The United Nations is blowing out 80 candles 🎂 this year, and CGTN’s new series ‘The UN at 80: China’s Perspective’ is digging into how global sustainability goals are shaping our future. Episode 2, ‘Development Goals,’ serves up a fresh look at China’s eco-evolution and its ties to the UN’s mission.
📸 The episode’s highlight? A nostalgic chat between Wang Zhijia, former UN advisor, and Qu Geping, China’s first rep to the UN Environment Programme. They rewound to 1972’s Stockholm Conference—the OG global eco-summit—and spilled tea ☕ on how China’s green policies, from afforestation to renewable energy, are now blueprints for worldwide sustainability.
🌏 Fun fact: Did you know China planted over 78 billion trees since the 1980s? That’s like reforesting Texas… twice! The duo also debated balancing economic growth with eco-protection—a vibe Gen Z totally gets. 🎯
‘China’s lessons are a masterclass for developing nations,’ Wang said, while Qu emphasized collaboration: ‘Sustainability isn’t a solo mission—it’s a TikTok dance everyone needs to join.’ 💃🕺
